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The '''Kentuck Festival of the Arts''' is an annual juried art show and festival held at [[ | The '''Kentuck Festival of the Arts''' is an annual juried art show and festival held at [[Snow Hinton Park]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | ||
The name "Kentuck" was taken from the name of the first settlement in the area, itself derived from a native work meaning "canebrake". | The first festival was held in [[1971]] at [[Kentuck Park]] in [[Northport]]. The name "Kentuck" was taken from the name of the first settlement in the area, itself derived from a native work meaning "canebrake". | ||
The event, organized by the [[Kentuck Association]], which also operates a year-round [[Kentuck Arts Center]], is known for the availability of works by numerous well-regarded folk or outsider artists alongside high-quality crafts. Currently the event attracts about 300 artists and 30,000 visitors. | |||
In [[2024]] the fall event moved from Northport to its present location in the newly-renovated 40-acre Snow Hinton Park. | |||
==References== | |||
* Colurso, Mary (February 22, 2024) "One of Alabama’s largest art festivals announces new location, dates for 2024." {{AL}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:26, 29 February 2024
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is an annual juried art show and festival held at Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa.
The first festival was held in 1971 at Kentuck Park in Northport. The name "Kentuck" was taken from the name of the first settlement in the area, itself derived from a native work meaning "canebrake".
The event, organized by the Kentuck Association, which also operates a year-round Kentuck Arts Center, is known for the availability of works by numerous well-regarded folk or outsider artists alongside high-quality crafts. Currently the event attracts about 300 artists and 30,000 visitors.
In 2024 the fall event moved from Northport to its present location in the newly-renovated 40-acre Snow Hinton Park.
References
- Colurso, Mary (February 22, 2024) "One of Alabama’s largest art festivals announces new location, dates for 2024." AL.com
External links
- Kentuck website